Pinellas County, FL, El Tenampa closed for the 9th time since after inspection found...
El Tenampa was closed for the ninth time since 2019 and the fifth time this year after Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspectors documented 20 violations during a November 12, 2025, inspection at the restaurant located at 1800 16th Street North in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
What restaurants are open on Christmas across Tampa Bay? See the list
TAMPA, Fla. — Between shopping for presents, making travel plans and hosting family, the holidays can be an especially overwhelming time. One easy way to take some stress off your plate is by letting someone else cook Christmas dinner — or even brunch. Luckily, the Tampa Bay area has some incredible local restaurants...
Pinellas County DUI ‘Wolf Pack’ Nets 16 Drunk Drivers And Over 200 Citations
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The numbers are in following a law enforcement crackdown on Pinellas County roads this weekend, and the results show a busy night for deputies and officers. The “Wolf Pack” operation, a multi-agency effort designed to target impaired driving, resulted in 36 criminal charges and 233 citations...
Coast Guard rescues two boaters after vessel becomes disabled off Florida coast
CLEARWATER, Fla. (CBS12) — Two boaters were rescued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) after their 30-foot vessel became disabled on Wednesday. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, crews received the call at about 3:24 a.m. and coordinated a helicopter launch roughly 40 miles west of Tarpon Springs.
Large hole opens at intersection near Clearwater shopping center
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A large hole opened in the road outside of a popular Clearwater shopping center, Clearwater police said, causing some slowdowns for Saturday afternoon shoppers. The hole formed at the intersection of Seville Boulevard and the northbound access road for U.S. Highway 19, which is at the corner...
Away in a mangrove, there are reminders that if we help it, Boca Ciega...
'City Wilds' columnist Amanda Hagood wades the living shoreline at Eckerd College in Clearwater, Florida. The post Away in a mangrove, there are reminders that if we help it, Boca Ciega Bay can heal itself appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
Local developer proposes massive recreational complex
A proposed project would bring 13 multipurpose fields, a pickleball complex, water attractions, sand volleyball courts and a fitness and wellness center to publicly owned land in Clearwater. Porter Development’s initial proposal also included a 5,000-seat “championship” stadium at what is now The Landings, a golf...
Coast Guard Rescues Boater From Vessel Fire Off Florida Coast
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a boater after their commercial fishing vessel caught fire approximately 100 miles west of Clearwater. The boater was in stable condition and did not require medical attention. The aircrew located the boater in a life raft near the burning...
This Florida town near Tampa is winning hearts with golf and coastal beauty
Palm Harbor is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, within the broader Tampa Bay region. Tourism guides describe it as a quieter base north of Clearwater, with access to parks, trails, and nearby Gulf Coast islands. It’s also known for Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, which anchors much of...
Woman found dead, man in critical condition in Tampa homicide investigation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged homicide after a woman was found dead and a man was injured on Friday.
